Product Bulletin StructuredGround Direct Burial Compression Grounding System The Panduit StructuredGround Direct Burial Compression Grounding System provides the highest performance and most reliable compression connection in the industry. This system offers the speed and safety of a compression connection, while complying with the industry requirements of IEEE Std. 837. The fully inspectable system that is UL 467 Listed and CSA 22.2 Certified, ensures that the installed product operates safely. Wide range-taking and universal designs provide installation flexibility with a minimum number of parts, reducing procurement and inventory costs. Innovative features assure a high quality bond, reducing labor costs and improving crimp quality. DB RATED Key Features Benefits Offers the speed and safety of a compression connection through patented crimp Meets IEEE Std 837 technology for maximum reliability. Compliant to IEEE837, Rev 2002 and 2014.* Standards compliance and full inspectability ensures that the installed product Exceeds UL 467 and CSA 22.2 with operates safely, while reducing installation tool costs and providing convenience Panduit or industry standard crimping tools and Panduit crimping dies Complies with Reliable performance in high vibration environments MIL-STD-202G (METHOD 201A) Non-flammable process that installs quickly and safely in any weather condition Compression connection Provide design and installation flexibility with a minimum number of parts, reduce Wide range-taking ability procurement costs, ease inventory management, and improve availability to meet and multi-conductor designs critical project schedules Ensures a high quality mechanical and electrical bond, speeding installation Pre-applied conductive antioxidant compound Speeds installation time, reduces labor costs and improves crimp quality Slotted tap design and locator die *Contact Customer Service (cs panduit.com) for specifics on compliance to IEEE837-2014. Applications Oil and Gas Industrial Facilities Cell Towers Construction StructuredGround Direct Burial Compression Grounding System Meets the most string ent industry standards while offering unmatched ease of installation and safety. Why Does This Matter Grounding is a critical functioning part of the electrical system. The integrity of your grounding system is dependent upon your connectors withstanding the environment in which they are installed. Achieving this reliability, while maximizing safety and speeding installation ensures a grounding system that will provide you with the greatest value. With the StructuredGround Direct Burial Compression Grounding System, you benefit from a connector that meets the highest performance specification in the industry, faster installation, ensured safety in any weather condition, with a minimum investment in tooling and inventory. Tested to IEEE 837, Rev 2002 and 2014 The IEEE Green Book, IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Std 142-2007), states: (i)t is recommended that grounding connections meet the requirements of IEEE Std 837. The purpose of the IEEE Std 837 for Qualifying Permanent Connections used in Substation Grounding standard is to give assurance to the user that a connection meeting the requirements of this standard will perform in a satisfactory manner over the lifetime of the installation. IEEE Std 837 goes beyond the testing required by UL 467 and CSA 22.2, requiring sequences of environmental simulations including: lightning strike, freeze-thaw cycling, and chemical corrosion, to provide better assurance that the grounding system will remain viable throughout its installed life. Panduits enhanced crimp process, using patented technology, achieves the latest performance requirements and continues to provide unmatched verification of corrosion resistance. See page 8. Reduces Installation Costs n Can be installed in any weather from extreme cold to wet conditions the StructuredGround Direct Burial Compression Grounding System will keep your construction project on time and on budget n Wide range-taking components can go from 6 to 500 kcmil wire with only five parts in the GCE and GCC families, minimizing inventory and tool investment n Only a single die required to crimp each element n Full inspectability die index numbers are embossed on the connector body during the crimp process allowing the inspector to quickly and easily identify a proper installation Increases Job-Site Safety n No weld connections special protective equipment or extra clothing is not required n Full inspectability die index numbers are embossed on the connector body during the crimp process allowing the inspector to quickly and easily identify a proper installation n Hydraulic and battery operated compression connection crimping tools reduce operator stress and fatigue 2